turning the traffic lights
long lines
blurred rain

Song remains
in time, all the holes
in the middle
pupils pupils
recording call retained
thirsty names, puddles fused
words in your title
as we grow
we are all changing sizes
long lines
records records, a call

Like this:

a wash of gold adorns
while waning light departs
twilight bids the sun farewell
slipping away to realms afar
a shadow’s length in time
enticing the slender smile
she answers to the tune
shining and enriched
the summer’s sweet bouquet
a painted echo is recalled

Like this:

we go the wrong way
it’s a promise that’s made
seeking the knowledge
that’s been bended by brains
they laugh as you cry
some are locked up forever
it’s taken then it’s took
you’re nervous then you shake
you find the sky is falling
while you uncover the clues
some are telling secrets they know
Thor awakens – buildings shake
the flame is moving to the fuse
taller mountains seem steep
first the sword – then the shield
damage and destruction are the norm
others appear to be insane
by telling secrets that they know

Like this:

one makes a mark
a mind full of words
lift another soul
hide the shame of another
standing up to speak
when your asked, where the mask
they want to hear, say it clear
a world full of vice
to see the coming of Christ
you spread your wings and fly
trying to reach twilight
where light and dark meet
a silent heart pounding
to grant a thousand wishes
yearning for a journey
the arrival of survival
escape the falling moon
and create a rising sun

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